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The Valiant
Deep Catalina wreck with kelp and garibaldi.
Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced27m - 34m
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Local operator required
Avalon Harbor permit and local routing make this a guided boat dive in practice.
Boat-accessed Catalina wreck outside Avalon Harbor, best for advanced divers who want structure, kelp and local guide logistics.
About The Valiant
The Valiant is a Catalina yacht wreck off Avalon Harbor, best approached as a guided boat dive with harbor permission sorted first. Advanced divers get the most from its deep structure, kelp and the regular Catalina wreck life around the hull.
Safety & Access
Safety Notes
Treat it as a deep wreck dive, keep gas and no-decompression limits conservative, and do not skip the permit check.
Access Restrictions
Avalon Harbor permit/harbormaster permission required in advance; local guide is the normal way to access the wreck.
Legal Notes
Confirm the harbor permission before diving and follow local Catalina boat-diving rules.
Where Is The Valiant?
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Local Intel For The Valiant
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced wreck dive with partial structure and possible penetration for experienced wreck divers.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target because of depth and boat logistics.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck sits far deeper than normal snorkel range.
Wildlife at The Valiant
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At The Valiant
Access · 3/5Moderate entry effort
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Aquatic Life · 4/5Great variety
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Facilities · 4/5Good facilities
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Crowd / Popularity · 3/5Moderate
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Current · 2/5Light current
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Surge · 3/5Moderate surge
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- VisibilityResearch estimate
- 15m
